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The Outside Story

These essays, written by Harris Center staffers Susie Spikol and Brett Amy Thelen and illustrated by Adelaide Tryol, first appeared in Northern Woodlands’ Outside Story series.

A drawing of a fox Fox Talk Susie Spikol A drawing of a hibernating frog by Adelaide Tyrol. Frozen Frogs Underfoot Brett Amy Thelen A drawing of a spider by Adelaide Tyrol. Snow Spiders: Rule Breakers Susie Spikol A drawing of a gray squirrel by Adelaide Tyrol. Nuts for Acorns Susie Spikol A drawing of a Mammoth by Adelaide Tyrol. Mammoth Susie Spikol A drawing of a Northern Shrike by Adelaide Tyrol. A Macabre Menagerie Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a Northern pitcher plant. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Turning the Food Chain Upside Down Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a salamander with a detached tail. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Talking ‘Bout Regeneration Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a brook floater mussel. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) The Brook Floater Mussel Susie Spikol A line drawing of a moose. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) What’s in a Number? Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of eyes shining in the woods at night. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Tapestry of Light Susie Spikol A line drawing of an American marten. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) The Disappearing, Reappearing, American Marten Susie Spikol A line drawing of a Cedar Waxwing eating berries. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Animals and Alcohol Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a Saw-Whet Owl in flight. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Tiny Owls Are On The Move Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a water snake, swimming. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Snakes on a Beach Susie Spikol A line drawing of a musk turtle. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Stinkin' Jim Susie Spikol A line drawing of a snapping turtle hatching out of its egg. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) A Slow Start for Snapping Turtles Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of spotted salamanders crossing the road beneath a March of the Salamanders Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of an otter. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Sliding Shenanigans Susie Spikol A line drawing of a coyote. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Coyotes Prepare for Winter Susie Spikol A line drawing of a moose grazing at the side of the road. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Reflections on Roadkill Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of Common Nighthawks in flight. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Summer's Last Exhale Brett Amy Thelen A line drawing of a Red-backed Salamander. (drawing © Adelaide Tyrol / Northern Woodlands) Salamander Party Tricks Brett Amy Thelen

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Strategic Planning

A Plan for the HCCE's Next Three Years (2014)

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Audited financial statements and Form 990s are available. To request a copy, please contact Executive Director Jeremy Wilson at (603) 525-3394 or by email.